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Thursday, June 04, 2009

Joe has been gone 4 months now...which means in 2 months we'll be able to see him for a short 2 week visit.

I've thought about us just getting away somewhere to have a family vacation, but really? That 2 wks will go by fast and we'll all just be happy to be spending that time together at home. If we do decide to go somewhere it will have to be close by because Joe doesn't want to spend his vacation time traveling too far - not when it takes as long as it does to get back here!

Instead I'm thinking when he's back for good next year we'll all deserve to take a really nice family vacation somewhere.

So - ideas needed please! I'm looking for ideas of places here in the states, as much as we'd love to go to Europe or somewhere overseas, I'm sure Joe won't want to travel overseas again so soon after getting back!

Where has your best vacation been and what did you like about that area?

I've got plenty of time to start researching where we should go, but figure I'd get a start on it now.

Well, I have two ideas. We absolutely love Disney World. We've been there twice, and it is absolutely amazing. Lots of fun as long as you can look past how expensive everything is and just roll with it.

That being said, if I were looking to just unplug, relax and reconnect, I highly recommend Emerald Isle, NC. We've been there twice--once we camped, once we rented a place for a week. We've also been to Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head, but I prefer someplace less congested and "popular". Emerald Isle is nothing fancy, but that's sort of the point. The beach is beautiful. There's a really nice aquarium for a rainy day, and it's perfect for a relaxing vacation.

The first place I thought of for you was Deep Creek. It's not too far, very relaxed, and it's been on my "want to go" list for years. Everyone I know that's gone has really enjoyed it. Get some peace, quiet (well, as much as you can with the kiddos), and just enjoy one another. There are activities the kids can enjoy as well.

http://www.visitdeepcreek.com/

I'm so happy for you and hope that this last bit of time goes quickly.

We hit Hilton Head for our honeymoon in February. Sounds horrible, but we hit right before spring break and that year it was 75+ all week. We also cruised on down to Savannah.

I hear that Assateague Island is beautiful, but very buggy in the summer.

We tend to be campers and did camp at Ohiopyle in Pennsylvania. They have Frank Lloyd Wright houses, so we stopped in to check those out, too.

Our best vacation was when we toured Michigan. Up the left side of the mitten and on over to the UP. We cruised across (saw a bear) and went to Wisconsin. We stayed at Madeline Island at the Apostle Islands and it was gorgeous!

We've always wanted to hit New Brunswick, though. Since that is Canada, a passport would be required now. Drat.

Oh it is so fun to read everyone's vacation ideas...some places I had never even heard of!

Well, my first thought was Disneyland and California Adventure...you have the beaches here, lots of museums, and beautiful weather! ... plus, then we would get to meet you and "Miss Big Blueberry Eyes" herself!

Or you could go a little more north up the coast to Big Sur, Carmel, and Monterey...very beautiful!

Disney has been our all time favorite vacation. But if you dont want to travel do a vacation at home...travel in your area. We have had some of the best times vacationing in our own town...make a list of places to sight see that you dont go too. When he comes home...go tot disney....

I am so excited you get to see each other. The best family vacation we have had was last year. We went to Ocean City NJ. I believe it is a dry town so it is alot quieter, but there is still a huge boardwalk. Have fun whatever you do.

Oooo, I've been racking my brain for you, trying to come up with something really special. But seriously, at the kids age, Disneyworld really is awesome. You can stay at Shades of Green at a discount. We went with a family last year who was in almost your exact situation and they loved it.

We also just discovered the Nags Head/OuterBanks area last month. Loved it! Tons of family stuff to do if you are so inclined - and for not much money. And then there are the beaches. Not too popluated - plenty of room for families to play and have fun without being on top of one another! Perfect! Family Fun magazine just did an article on that area if you'd like to look it up.

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